Laker Lines for Students, Friday, Aug. 17, 2012

Breaking News

Women’s Soccer “Battle of the Ages,” Aug. 18
It will be the annual “Battle of Ages” on Saturday, Aug. 18 at Clayton State’s Laker Field. The Clayton State women’s soccer program will once again welcome back former players from years past for the Ninth Annual Clayton State Alumni women’s soccer match.
Kickoff for the match will be 5 p.m. on Saturday. Former player and University Relations staffer Tiffany Cavin ’02, who has organized for the event for many years, expects 25 alumni players to return. Hopefully, the athletic trainers will also return, just in case something does break…
The Loch Shop is Going Outside the Loch Shop on Aug. 20 – Get Your“I Got Mine @ the Loch Shop” T-shirts for $5 AND a 10 Percent Discount
You can get a break on a hot new t-shirt, AND all of your purchases this semester at The Loch Shop!
The Loch Shop is going outside the Loch Shop. On Monday, Aug. 20, the Loch Shop will be on Main Street in the Baker Center selling the new and popular, “I Got Mine @ the Loch Shop” t-shirts for just $5 each.
The Loch Shop will be on Main Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Not only will those who purchase the “I Got Mine @ the Loch Shop” shirts be buying a quality t-shirt at a very inexpensive price, but the shirt will be their passport to savings throughout the fall semester.
That’s right, any student who wears their “I Got Mine” t-shirt in the Loch Shop throughout the fall semester will get a 10 percent discount on all of their purchases that day, excluding Textbooks and Technology items.
All you need to do to receive the 10 percent off is have your shirt on when you come in The Loch Shop to make your purchase.

Today

Get the Scoop-Ice Cream SocialTime: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.Location: Baker Center Main Street
It wouldn't be the best week ever without a tasty treat, and what treat is best during these hot Georgia summer days – ICE CREAM! The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is hosting a social event that includes meeting people and making a tasty dessert at the same time. Toppings and ice cream flavors will vary, so that everyone who comes will leave happy. Students will also get a chance to meet this new organization on campus and learn about what the group has planned for the semester.
Sponsored by: National Society of Leadership and Success Pool PartyTime: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Clayton Station
It’s Friday, It’s Friday, the end of the week. Come cool off and celebrate making it through the first week of classes at a pool party featuring a live DJ, refreshments, and games!
Sponsored by: CEC
Greek-Nic Block PartyTime: 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Location: SAC Ballroom
Don’t miss out on the first party of the school year with the fraternities and sororities at Clayton State. Clayton State students free with Laker ID, $3 for non-Clayton State Greeks, and $5 for non-Clayton State students.
Sponsored by: FSC

Announcements

A Voting Reminder from ISSO
Tuesday, Nov. 6 is Election Day, not a holiday, in the United States. As U.S. citizens, voting is one of the most important ways you can participate in the Democratic process.
You may be away from home or newly eligible to vote for the first time this year, so NOW is the time to prepare to vote by making sure you are registered properly.
Did you know that 51 million eligible Americans are not even registered to vote, and approximately 12 million have incorrect addresses, according to the Pew Charitable Trusts? Yet, some would say American history has been defined by a difference of just a few 100 votes or less, again and again.
The link below provides a simple, non-partisan link to need-to-know info. Here you can get registered, request an absentee ballot, and vote early in some cases. You can also learn about state and local initiatives on the ballot and find out where to vote on Nov. 6. Just click here: http://vote411.org.
Note: for absentee voting, such as college students not planning to travel home to vote on Nov. 6, the deadline to request a ballot by mail is Aug. 20 in Georgia. For new voters, a large percentage of which are college students in the 17-19 age range, it will take six to eight weeks to receive a voter registration card by mail.
This civic reminder is brought to you by Clayton State University International Student Services and NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
OPERATION STUDY Fall 2012 Kickoff Event, Aug. 21, Aug. 22“Memory and Your Academic Success”-- in this session you will learn how to use your memory to achieve higher exam grades. An overview of the Operation Study program also will be presented and students will earn StudyBucks and other prizes.
“Memory and Your Academic Success” will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 11:30 a.m., in room UC 327 of the Baker Center, and on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 5 p.m., in room UC 272 of the Baker Center. Each program session will last one hour.
Welcome from Your SGA President
On behalf of the Student Government Association (SGA), we would like to welcome all new students to the Clayton State University community; and we say welcome back to all returning students. We wish everyone academic success for this upcoming semester. Together let’s make this semester great!
If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us at SGA@clayton.edu, In addition, stop by our office during our office hours starting next week. The Student Government Association looks forward to serving you this academic year and hope that you will attend our General Session meetings every first, third and fifth Monday at 6 p.m., in the Student Activities Center Ballroom.
Looking to join SGA? Applications for SGA Freshman Senators, Senators, and Graduate Senators are now available, in the Department of Campus Life, Student Activities Center Suite 223.
Again, Welcome to Clayton State University, where Dreams are Made Real!
Respectfully & Humbly,
Rasheen A. Hunter
Student Body President
Free Practice Test Registration for Clayton State Students
Thanks to the efforts of Lauren Bell, Atlanta area director for Kaplan, and Mary Hudachek-Buswell, Kaplan is offering a free practice test registration for Clayton State students with Kaplan’s “Classroom Anywhere Practice Tests.” Go to: bit.ly/ClaytonStatePracticeTest.
The exams are offered from Sept. 15 through Oct. 27 only. It is on a first come first serve basis.
This link includes all upcoming computer exams for GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT and PCAT, so anyone thinking about a graduate program will be interested.
Parking/Safety Tips for New Students
Welcome to all new students on campus. To assist in your transition to Clayton State, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Chef Bobby Hamil would like to provide a few parking and safety tips:

There are three vehicular entrances to the campus. To avoid long back ups at the main entrance on Clayton State Boulevard at peak class times, consider entering via the south entrance on Snelling or the north entrance on Caldwell. All three campus entrances are accessed from North Lee Street. You can also easily get to all locations on main campus through any entrance.

Please pay attention to the signage in the parking lots. There are areas designated just for students and areas just for faculty/ staff. However, much of the parking areas on campus contain signs that simply read “permit required.” This means the area is open for either students or faculty/staff, as long as a valid parking decal is displayed. I strongly encourage you to also take a few minutes and read the current parking rules and regulations for the campus, which are posted on our Department’s website. Hard copies may also be obtained at our office in the Student Center. Be mindful that our staff will issue citations for parking violations.

Additionally, pay attention to all traffic signs on campus, as you should on any other street or highway. If you are cited for traffic violations such as running a stop sign or speeding, the citation will be issued on either a Morrow or a Lake City ticket, requiring payment or litigation through their court systems. Those fines will be substantially higher than our parking fines.

After parking your vehicle on campus, please ensure that it is locked and no valuables are left inside. We take pride in the safety of our campus, and this is partly attributable to our students practicing good safety measures while on campus.

For many of you, this is the first time living away from home — FREEDOM! Your college years should be some of the best times of your lives. Your studies should obviously be top priority, but you should have fun too. However (and you knew this was coming), please use good judgment in your personal actions. Our police officers enforce all laws on campus, the same as officers do off campus. One bad mistake could affect you for the rest of your life.

Last, we routinely post safety tips in Laker Lines and Campus Review, ranging from response to specific incidents to seasonal weather precautions. Please take the time to read them. They will be brief and to the point.

Please don’t hesitate to call or drop by our office, or approach an officer on patrol, with any questions or concerns. Our goal is to ensure that you have a safe and comfortable campus on which to spend your next several years.
Additional Safety Tips for Students
Students: since many of you are new to our campus, here is some more advice:

If you have difficulty finding a parking space, consider parking in Lots K or L behind the Student Activities Center. Although these lots may not be as convenient to your classes as you would like, there are always vacant spaces there. Also, you alleviate the stress of competing for a space in prime areas.

The speed limit is 20 MPH on campus. Speeding tickets are issued by our police officers, and they are not cheap.

Stop signs must be obeyed as well. They mean what they say, STOP, not slow down. Our officers will issue tickets for these violations as well, and they aren’t cheap either.

Be attentive for pedestrians. We are aware that not everyone uses crosswalks as they should.

And as for jaywalking to save a few minutes, there are two risks involved. One is the risk of a driver not seeing you, and the other is the risk of an officer seeing you and issuing a jaywalking citation.

While it is early in the semester and many of you are not yet familiar with the campus, please get a grasp of the parking and traffic rules early. College is expensive enough without adding on avoidable fines.
Clayton State Department of Dental Hygiene Looks for Feedback for Accreditation
Clayton State University’s Department of Dental Hygiene has announced the opportunity for all interested parties to provide feedback on the University’s Dental Hygiene Program to its accrediting agency.
The American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (http://www.ada.org) invites the constituents of the Clayton State Dental Hygiene Program to submit written and signed letters providing support of, or feedback on, the program no later than Sept. 13, 2012.
Dr. W. Gail Barnes, department chair of the Clayton State Department of Dental Hygiene, which is a part of the University’s College of Health, encourages any and all interested parties to send a letter to: The Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association, 211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60611.
The mission of the Clayton State Department of Dental Hygiene is to provide career relevant education in the discipline of dental hygiene and to support the lifelong learning goals of individuals aspiring to careers in the dental profession. In addition to the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program, the department also operates a public dental hygiene clinic in which Clayton State students provide preventive dental care for patients under the supervision of dental hygiene faculty members. The clinic is located in the lower level of the Student Center Building. Clinic appointments for dental hygiene treatment may be made in person or by calling (678) 466-4920.
SubConnection Service – Grab and Go Until Further Notice
The SubConnection sandwich prep table was damaged when the power was restored on campus yesterday. As a result, SubConnection will not be able to make custom sandwiches until the table is repaired. During the downtime SubConnection will be stocked with plenty of grab-n-go sandwiches and salads. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you for lunch soon.
Important Fall Registration Information
It is extremely important that you log into the DUCK before classes start to verify you are appropriately registered for all your fall semester classes. If your classes no longer appear in the DUCK, you may have been dropped for nonpayment of your tuition and fees. If your classes were cancelled you received an email from the Registrar last Friday.
Just a reminder… if you registered during late registration this week or added classes to your current schedule, your tuition and fees are due by midnight tonight.
Here are some other semester reminder dates.
August 13 First Day of Weekday Classes
August 13-16 Drop/Add and Late Registration
($100 late fee if not already registered)
August 16 Final Tuition/Fee Payment Deadline
August 23 No Show Deadline – must attend class by this date
Sept. 1-4 Labor Day Holiday (No Classes)
Class Attendance During First Two Weeks of Semester
Welcome to a new semester at Clayton State University! As you know, weekend classes begin Saturday, Aug. 11, and weekday classes begin Monday, Aug. 13. We want you to have a successful start of the fall semester, and we know this is also important to you!
Therefore, it is imperative that you attend class during the first week and no later than the second week of the semester. A registered student who does not attend at least one class session in each course by Thursday, Aug. 23 is a “no show.” If you are enrolled in an online course, the instructor will provide details on how online attendance will be verified.
Registration will be cancelled for any course in which a student is submitted to the Registrar’s Office as a “no show.” The “no show” student will not be charged tuition for the cancelled course. However, there may be serious financial aid consequences for students who are receiving financial aid, since this will reduce the number of enrolled credit hours.
Dining Services Hours for Fall 2012
The Lakeside Dining Hall and all retail dining locations resume normal service hours on Saturday, Aug. 11.View Dining Location hours. Remember that the Lakeside Dining Hall is closed on weekends but meal plan swipes are accepted at Sandella’s at Laker Hall during the brunch and dinner meal periods. A meal swipe is equivalent to up to $8 in value.
Rent One; Rent Them All… at the Loch Shop
The Loch Shop’s rental program has expanded to include all traditionally printed textbooks for rent. It’s simple and can save you money. Come into the store and select your textbooks for the term. The textbook shelves will have signage that indicates the rental price for each book. When purchasing your books at the register, you will have the option to rent or purchase. If you select the rental option, be ready to have your Laker ID number, a valid government ID, a valid email address and a debit or credit card to secure the rental. At the end of the term, you return the book to the bookstore during finals week by the last day of final exams.
Check out some of the many advantages you receive when you rent your textbooks from the Loch Shop:

You are assured the correct book based on the adoption received directly from your instructor.

You do not have to wait for the book to be shipped to you.

You receive competitive pricing (online is not necessarily less expensive).

You will receive the customer service you have come to expect from the Loch Shop.

It is the goal of the Loch Shop to provide you with the course materials you need, in order for you to be successful. Any questions? Feel free to contact us at lochshop@clayton.edu or call 678-466-4220 or visit us online, www.ishoplochshop.com.
Weekend Meal Plan Service at Sandella’s Beginning Fall 2012
This fall, by popular demand, Sandella’s at Laker Hall will be open on Saturdays and Sundays and accept meal plans on the weekends. With the additional service and variety at Sandella’s, the Lakeside Dining Hall will be closed on the weekends.
All meal plan holders can use their meal swipes at Sandella’s for weekend meal plan service. Each brunch and dinner meal swipe will be worth up to $8 in value; anything over $8 must be paid by cash, credit, or Dining Dollars. The current Sandella’s menu is being expanded to offer new options, including more Simply-to-Go and snack items. To help your meal swipe go farther at Sandella’s, we will be offering combos consisting of a made-to-order entrée, choice of a side item, and a fountain drink.
Based on survey feedback, we believe that residential students will get more value from their meal plans and enjoy the convenience of having their dining service in Laker Hall on the weekends. (View the Sandella’s menu.)
Weekend Hours: Sandella’s will be open Saturday and Sunday for brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For dinner, Sandella’s will be open Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. During each of these times, your meal plan swipe may be used once per meal period.
Weekday Hours: Sandella’s is still open during the week, Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. You can also use your meal swipe to purchase breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a value of up to $5 per swipe (once per breakfast period).
Join us for a cup of coffee before your morning class, relax with friends on the patio for lunch or grab a late night snack to take to your room. Sandella's is proud to now offer you service Saturday through Thursday!
Make Your Lakerbucks Deposit in Your Pajamas
No, we don’t want you to parade around campus in your PJs, but you can make your LakerBucks deposits from the comfort of your own home with LAKERCARD ONLINE!
Simply visit www.lakercard.com and click the LakerCard Online link to take you to our secure web portal. You can login using your Clayton State University network login credentials. Deposits must be made with a credit card and there is a minimum $5 deposit required. You can also view your LakerCard balances, meal plan balances, and account history online at any time.
Need some extra cash from Mom or Dad? No problem! We have a guest login function available. They will need to provide your last name and LakerID number in order to access the portal and deposit money directly to your LakerCard. Don’t worry…they can’t see your account history! If you spend $100 in the vending machine on candy bars your secret is safe with us.
All LakerCard Online deposits are available for immediate use. To view our new policies regarding LakerCard Online, please visit http://www.clayton.edu/auxiliaries/lakercard/usagepolicies.
Purchase a Commuter Meal Plan with Financial Aid, Aug. 6-21
Would you like to take advantage of the great value of a meal plan but don’t have the cash right now? If so, you can purchase a meal plan with your Financial Aid.
Log on to the SWAN and click the Essentials tab. Find the channel named “Meal Plan Purchase with Financial Aid” and complete the information requested. If you have Financial Aid available, you will be notified within approximately one business day that your meal plan has been approved and added to your LakerCard.
Regular meal plan service begins Friday, Aug. 10 at 4 p.m.
More information about changes to the weekend meal plan service will be forthcoming.
Financial Aid Book Money and Extended Hours for Start of Fall Semester, Aug. 6-21
Financial Aid Book Money will be available in the Loch Shop Aug. 6-21. Remember, your LakerCard must be presented to the cashier to use Book Money. The Loch Shop and LakerCard Center will have extended hours during the Financial Aid Book Money period. For a complete listing of hours, visit:
- Loch Shop Operating Hours – http://www.clayton.edu/auxiliaries/thelochshop/hoursandlocation
- LakerCard Center Operating Hours – http://www.clayton.edu/auxiliaries/lakercard/locationhoursFinancial Aid for Laptop Purchase in the Loch Shop, Aug. 6-21
Do you need a new laptop and have Financial Aid available? If so, you can use your Financial Aid to purchase a Lenovo laptop from the Loch Shop.
Lenovo laptops have been certified by The Hub to meet Clayton State standards and will be supported by The Hub.
The Financial Aid Laptop and Meal Plan Purchase channels will be effective at 12 a.m., on Monday, Aug. 6.
To request additional previously-awarded Financial Aid at that time, log on to the SWAN and click the Essentials tab. Find the channel named “Laptop Purchase with Financial Aid” and complete the information. You will receive a notification within 24 hours, and if approved, the additional funds will be transferred to your LakerCard for use in the Loch Shop.
CSiR Wants Your Music
CSiR wants to play what you want to hear! So bring your CLEAN music up to room 206 of the Student Activities Center and we will upload YOUR music to our music database.
Don't worry, we will return your CDs or MP3 player to you if you label it with your name and contact info. All music must be clean to community standards (i.e., is free from words that you might not want your grandma to hear you say).
Please contact Jennifer DeMond, Student Media Advisor, for more information at jenniferdemond@clayton.edu.
New UHS hours, Effective Aug. 6
New hours for University Health Services (UHS) will be effective starting Monday, Aug. 6:
Monday and Tuesday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
UHS will close at 5 p.m. when classes are not in session and final exams are completed.

This Week

2012 Atlanta Contemporary Jazz & Neo Soul Festival, Aug. 17, Aug. 18
The 2012 Atlanta Contemporary Jazz & Neo Soul Festival featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry will be held on Friday, Aug. 17, and Saturday, Aug. 18, at International Park in Jonesboro. Proceeds to benefit the Clayton County Council of PTAs who will lead efforts to purchase and donate music instruments to under-funded performing arts programs at local schools.
Women’s Soccer “Battle of the Ages,” Aug. 18
It will be the annual “Battle of Ages” on Saturday, Aug. 18 at Clayton State’s Laker Field. The Clayton State women’s soccer program will once again welcome back former players from years past for the Ninth Annual Clayton State Alumni women’s soccer match.
Kickoff for the match will be 5 p.m. on Saturday. Former player and University Relations staffer Tiffany Cavin ’02, who has organized for the event for many years, expects 25 alumni players to return. Hopefully, the athletic trainers will also return, just in case something does break…
Volunteer with Forest Park Community Retrofit Day of ACTION, Aug. 18
Volunteers are needed on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., to distribute energy and water efficiency products to the Forest Park Community.
Forest Park Mayor Pro-Tem Sparkle Adams, State Representative Keisha Waites and Keep Forest Park Beautiful have partnered with Retrofit a Million, Inc., to help Forest Park residents “go green.” The mission of this partnership is to install 1,000 households in Forest Park with Retrofit Efficiency Packages that include compact fluorescent light-bulbs, and low flow water kits. For more information visit this website: http://forestparkrda-eivtefrnd.eventbrite.com/.
Date: Saturday, Aug. 18
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Starr Park
803 Park Ave.
Forest Park, Ga. 30297
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer at this event please contact Jen Welch at jenniferwelch@clayton.edu or (678) 466-5462.

Upcoming Events

The Loch Shop is Going Outside the Loch Shop on Aug. 20 – Get Your“I Got Mine @ the Loch Shop” T-shirts for $5 AND a 10 Percent Discount
You can get a break on a hot new t-shirt, AND all of your purchases this semester at The Loch Shop!
The Loch Shop is going outside the Loch Shop. On Monday, Aug. 20, the Loch Shop will be on Main Street in the Baker Center selling the new and popular, “I Got Mine @ the Loch Shop” t-shirts for just $5 each.
The Loch Shop will be on Main Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Not only will those who purchase the “I Got Mine @ the Loch Shop” shirts be buying a quality t-shirt at a very inexpensive price, but the shirt will be their passport to savings throughout the fall semester.
That’s right, any student who wears their “I Got Mine” t-shirt in the Loch Shop throughout the fall semester will get a 10 percent discount on all of their purchases that day, excluding Textbooks and Technology items.
All you need to do to receive the 10 percent off is have your shirt on when you come in The Loch Shop to make your purchase.
2012-2013 Clayton State Academic Planners are Available, Aug. 20
You must present your current Laker ID card in order to pick up a planner. (One planner per student and planners are on a first-come, first-serve basis.) You may pick up a copy of the planner at the following locations:
Day Time Students:
Monday, Aug. 20, at the Student Activities Center, Suite 223 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Evening Students:
Monday, Aug. 20 on Main Street at the James M. Baker University Center from, 4 p.m. -6 p.m.
CSU 1022 – University Foundations First-Year Students:
All students enrolled in CSU 1022 – University Foundations course; please check with your CSU 1022 instructor for a copy of the planner
Clayton State – Fayette Students:
Please check with the front desk area at Clayton State – Fayette.
Cheerleading Tryouts, Aug. 20
Fall 2012 tryouts for the 2012/2013 Clayton State Cheerleading team will be held in the Student Activities Center at 6 p.m., on Monday, Aug. 20.
The Cheerleading team is looking for enthusiastic, hardworking, spirited females and males. Basic skills needed are motions, jumps (toe-touch, pike, hurdler), cartwheel, and round-off. Tumbling is not required but definitely a plus. The ability and will to learn is necessary. Anyone with interest and ability is encouraged to come out for tryouts.
Online Information link: http://www.claytonstatesports.com/information/cheerleading.
Email: Please email any questions or concerns to claytonstatecheerleaders@yahoo.com.
Boots (and Free Makeovers) at The Loch Shop, Aug. 21
It’s a British Invasion!New at The Loch Shop — Boots Makeup. Plus, free makeovers at The Loch Shop: a gift with purchase for first 75 guests*
Boots is the UK’s most popular and trusted brand. Two Boots Beauty Advisors will be on-site at The Loch Shop on Tuesday, Aug. 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shopping for skin care doesn’t need to be a guessing game; our fully trained Beauty Advisors can answer all of your skincare concerns and provide cosmetic color matches to help bring out the most brilliantly beautiful you.
Come by the Loch Shop for your makeover beauty consultation. First come; first served. This event will end promptly at 5 p.m., so please make your plans to arrive early. As an added incentive, a gift will be provided to the first 75 customers who purchase $15 or more in Boots product.
Great Facts to Know
• Boots is a leading international pharmacy-led Health & Beauty retailer.
• 2009 marked the 160th Anniversary of when John Boot, the herbalist, opened his first store in Goose Gate, Nottingham. He may not have been around to celebrate, but you can at The Loch Shop on Aug. 21
• Boots products are not tested on animals. Through our unique development facility and the millions of women and men who trust boots, all products are tested on people to ensure each and every product provides the desired results before offering into stores… more than 200,000 men and women… to assess product performance on different skin types and in different environmental conditions.
• Boots developed Ibuprofen in 1960, which was patented in 1961. Boots was awarded the Queen's Award for Technical Achievement for the development of the drug in 1987.
• Boots’ first Royal Warrant was granted to Baron Trent, of the Boots Pure Drug Company, on Jan. 1, 1942. Royal Warrants are a mark of recognition to companies who’ve regularly supplied products to the Royal Household. (So you can ask the Queen, if you happen to run into her.) They are regarded as a mark of excellence and quality, and are highly prized.
• No 7 is the number one cosmetics and skin care brand in the UK; one in three women in the UK have a No7 product in their makeup bag. (We checked on the crowds at the Olympics – it’s true.)
*Limited to one gift for first 75 guests who make a required minimum purchase of $15 in boots products. Open to students, faculty and staff of Clayton State University. Guests must present a valid Lakercard.
OPERATION STUDY Fall 2012 Kickoff Event, Aug. 21, Aug. 22“Memory and Your Academic Success”-- in this session you will learn how to use your memory to achieve higher exam grades. An overview of the Operation Study program also will be presented and students will earn StudyBucks and other prizes.
“Memory and Your Academic Success” will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 11:30 a.m., in room UC 327 of the Baker Center, and on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 5 p.m., in room UC 272 of the Baker Center. Each program session will last one hour.
Start the Year Off Playing Paintball with Outdoor Adventure, Aug. 25
Come play in the 150,000 square foot paintball course with a variety of obstacles and more than 30 buildings. This is one of the largest scenario experiences in Metro Atlanta. All the paintball equipment will be provided.
Destination: Hot Shots, McDonough, Ga.
Date: Saturday, Aug. 25
Cost: $20/$40/$45
Limit: 20
Pre-trip meeting/Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Aug. 21
For more information, contact Nick Kilburg, assistant director of Recreation and Wellness, Outdoor Adventures, (678) 466-4972, nicholaskilburg@clayton.edu.
Clayton County Teen Maze, Aug. 25
The Clayton County Board of Health will host the Clayton County Teen Maze on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverdale Centre, 7210 Church St., Riverdale.
Teenagers face many potentially life-altering choices daily. The Clayton County Board of Health will help teens learn how to make the right decisions by hosting an interactive Teen Maze.
The scenes portrayed will be different, depending on the paths to which teens are assigned, and youth counselors will open a dialogue with teens at the culmination of the Maze about what they have witnessed.
Stations in the Teen Maze will address the topics of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, parenthood, driving under the influence, hospitalization, incarceration, death, employment, and graduation.
There will also be a “party room” which will simulate the peer pressure situations teens often face in unsupervised group settings. Teens who participate in the Maze may increase their chances of personal success by eliminating risky behaviors.
The Clayton County Teen Maze is free and open to all teens ages 12-19.
To register or for more information, contact Cynthia Jenkins at Unique Minds, Inc., (678) 545-2236.
Class Act: Exploring Proper Classroom Etiquette, Aug. 28
Dr. Mark Daddona will present “Class Act: Exploring Proper Classroom Etiquette” on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 4 p.m., in room UC265 of the James M. Baker University Center. All students are invited to attend.
Attorney General Olens and Former Governor Barnes to Highlight Clayton State’s Annual Constitution Week, Sept. 20
Georgia Attorney General Samuel S. Olens and former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes will be visiting Clayton State University as the highlight of the University’s annual Constitution Week, Monday Sept. 17 through Thursday, Sept. 20.
Olens and Barnes will be appearing on the Clayton State main campus in Morrow on Sept. 20, leading a discussion of constitutional challenges in the 21st Century. The event will take place from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m. in room UC272 of the James M. Baker University Center.
Clayton State to Hold Annual Alumni Dinner at Turner Field’s 755 Club, Sept. 22
The Clayton State University Alumni Association will look to hit a grand slam once again at its 20th Annual Alumni Dinner.
Next fall, the Alumni Association will hold its annual event at the 755 Club located at Turner Field. The Annual Dinner will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22. All Clayton State alumni, faculty/staff, students and friends of the University are invited to the event.
“We are so excited about having the opportunity to have our dinner at the 755 Club this year” says Alumni Association President Ben Hopkins. “We’ve had our annual event at some wonderful venues all over Atlanta and this will be another special night for alumni and friends.”
The dinner portion of the event will begin at 7 p.m., preceded by a reception; starting at 6:15 p.m. Attendees will also have the opportunity to take a special tour of Turner Field, which includes a behind-the-scenes look in the Atlanta Braves clubhouse.
In conjunction with the dinner, the Alumni Association will also recognize its 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award winners and hold a benefit auction.

Career Services This Fall

Walk-In Resume Review 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Every Wednesday

Graduate School Workshop
Thursday, August 30
University Center 327 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lecture Hall B-14 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Should you consider graduate school? How do you find the right program? What is involved with applying to graduate school? When should you start? What do they mean by GRE, CV, and personal statement? Students can learn answers to these and other questions by participating in the Graduate School Workshop. Students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend this session.
ABC’s of Finding an Internship
Thursday, September 6
University Center 327 1:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lecture Hall B-14 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Many students wait until the last minute to seek their required internships, thinking that Career Services will “place” them with organizations. This workshop educates students to think differently. Students learn the eligibility requirements, how and when to search for internships, forms that need to be completed, and other tools needed to be successful in finding an internship.
Internship/Non-Profit Job Fair
Tuesday, September 13
University Center Main Street 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Students have the opportunity to network with employers and on-campus departments who offer internships in a variety of academic areas.
Practice Interview Day
Thursday, September 27
Career Services Office (STC 228) 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (by appointment)
Students gain valuable experience by having a practice interview with an employer. The employer conducts a realistic practice interview and then provides feedback about the student’s interviewing skills. Students must schedule practice interview times in advance. Limited appointment times are available. Call or stop by the Office of Career Services to schedule your appointment by September 20.
Federal Government Job Workshop
Thursday, October 4
University Center 327 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lecture Hall B-14 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
This workshop clarifies some of the ways to locate the open positions and remove some of the confusion about the recent changes to the application process. Students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend this session.
Career Boot Camp
Monday – Thursday, October 8-11
This four-day series covers workshops on resume-development, interviewing, conducting a job search, and making the most of a job fair. Students must pre-register for Career Boot Camp and will receive a certificate and a gift for successful completion. Each topic will be offered during the day and repeated in the evening. RSVP is required through Laker CareerZone by October 4.

Choosing a Major that “Works” for You
Thursday, October 18
University Center 327 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lecture Hall B-14 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Frustrated? Confused? Unsure? Do these words describe how you feel when faced with choosing a major? If so, this workshop is for you. Come learn the main things to consider when deciding on a major that is the best fit for your interests and personality. You’ll also learn how careers are related to various majors. You don’t want to miss this!
Senior Career Academy
Monday – Thursday, October 22-25
Student Center 234 and Career Services Office 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Senior Career Academy is a week-long program designed to help graduating seniors focus their career searches and develop skills needed for career success. Seniors receive individualized assistance and have opportunities to network with a select group of employers. Limited number of spaces available.
Business Etiquette Luncheon Thursday, November 8
Student Activities Center Ballroom 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Purchase tickets from Career Services no later than November 1 (limited number of tickets available).
The Business Etiquette Luncheon provides students an opportunity to learn about effective networking and appropriate dining etiquette for a variety of professional situations. Participants eat a multi-course meal while the leader guides them through the etiquette of using tableware, managing different courses, and responding professionally during business dining.
Career Opportunities Job Fair
Wednesday, November 14
Cobb Galleria Centre 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Career Opportunities is a statewide job fair for students and graduates from more than 20 small colleges and universities. Employers who might not visit each of the campuses will gather for this opportunity to network with hundreds of students from across the state. Students and graduates can learn about opportunities, network with employers, and make the personal contact that might lead to an interview or employment.
Employer Information Sessions All sessions in University Center Room 327 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
August 28 Delta Air Lines, Inc.
September 18 Georgia Department of Corrections
October 2 Waste Management
October 16 Rite Aid
October 30 Comcast Spotlight
This series of sessions provides students with opportunities to learn about career and internship opportunities with a variety of organizations. Students must RSVP through Laker CareerZone to attend these sessions.